Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp (MRCIL) is a public charity based in Springfield, Illinois, formed in 2012. It coordinates and trains medical and public health volunteers in statewide Medical Reserve Corps units for emergency response and disaster readiness.
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp at a glance
In short: Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp gave $160K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,965
- +88.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,410
- +77.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $180,165
- -82.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp
- Contact
Mailing address: 2501 Chatham Rd Ste N, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (734) 272-1366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bureau County Health Department ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The organization describes its network as statewide, serving approximately 60 county and regional MRC units.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp gives
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $160K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau County Health Department Princeton, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Health Department Gladstone, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Jo Daviess County Health Department Galena, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Marshall County Health Department Lacon, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| McHenry County Health Department Woodstock, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Peoria Health Department Peoria, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Southern Seven Health Department Metropolis, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Stephenson County Health Department Freeport, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Winnebago County Health Department Rockford, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Dekalb County Health Department Dekalb, IL | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
MRCIL’s filing says a federal HHS grant was awarded in 2023 to support volunteer recruitment, training, and organizational capacity. This is funding received by MRCIL, distinct from the grants it made to other organizations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,165 | $793,755 | $793,740 | $159,965 | 17 | $15 |
| 2024 | $1,014,161 | $803,528 | $803,479 | $85,000 | 16 | $49 |
| 2023 | $862,868 | $218,742 | $218,729 | $20,000 | 4 | $13 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MRCIL’s stated mission is to coordinate and train medical and public health volunteers for emergency response, disaster readiness, and deployment of resources to help communities prepare for emergencies.
Its reported activities include subawards for unit projects, emergency and marketing supplies, monthly virtual trainings, coordinator training, and development of an Illinois MRC State Operations Plan. The organization also reported training on topics including CPR and AED use, naloxone administration, mental wellness, and response for at-risk individuals. Its 2025 filing says grant applications from MRC units were assessed against criteria including service to underserved areas and at-risk individuals, health equity, disaster impacts, workforce growth, public-private partnerships, strike-team development, and community resilience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, MRCIL reported 17 grants totaling $159,965. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. The filing names health departments among its recipients; for example, Bureau County Health Department received $10,000 for program support, as did Peoria Health Department and Winnebago County Health Department. The organization’s program narrative separately reports awarding $10,000 grants to 14 units and $5,000 grants to two smaller units.
The filing describes a subaward process directed to MRC units: MRCIL sent a grant application request to more than 60 units. Applicants submitted project descriptions addressing the grant criteria, resource requests, and line-item budgets; the board and grant management team reviewed applications for feasibility and eligibility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Frakes and Andreea Lazaroiu as co-chairs; Ben Thompson as treasurer; Lori Sondgeroth and Christine Wasson as co-secretaries; Tiffany Etzel as website coordinator; Nichole Duffy as communications coordinator; and Dawn Davis as MRCIL advisor.
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ben Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Wasson
Co-Secretary North
Secretary-North → Co-Secretary North, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Davis
Mrcil Advisor
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andreea Lazaroiu
Co-Chair North
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Sondgeroth
Co-Secretary South
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Frakes
Co-Chair South
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Duffy
Communications Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Etzel
Website Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eddie Johnson (2023) — Co-Chair North
- Former: Jillian Stowe (2023) — Co-Chair South
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp
How much does Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp give each year?
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp gave $160K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 16 grants.
What is Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's typical grant size?
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,410, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp give grants?
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's largest grantees?
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's largest 2025 grantees include Bureau County Health Department ($10,000), Henderson County Health Department ($10,000) and Jo Daviess County Health Department ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp?
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp reported $180K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $794K.
What does Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp fund?
MRCIL’s stated mission is to coordinate and train medical and public health volunteers for emergency response, disaster readiness, and deployment of resources to help communities prepare for emergencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp?
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's EIN?
Medical Reserve Corp of Illinois Nfp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0729574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 13, 2026)
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